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Mohammad Alkhatib

Mohammad Alkhatib

Stockholm,Sweden

Summary

Telecom Engineer specializing in IP and Data Core for mobile networks and FTTH services, with extensive multinational Telecom/IT experience. Skilled in 5G, LTE, IMS, VoLTE, IoT, broadband routing (BGP, MPLS), virtualization (NFV, OpenStack, VMware), and container technologies (K8s, Docker). Proven track record leading IP infrastructure projects with global operators including TeliaSonera, Zain, Tele2, Etisalat Egypt, and Mobily Saudi Arabia, collaborating with key vendors like Ericsson, Huawei, and Nokia.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Data Core Senior Specialist

Zain
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - Current
  • Reporting to GM of Core Planning.
  • Implementation, Design and Integration for Huawei/Ericsson EPC Core and WIFI Cisco/Huawei
  • Writing complete RFPs for Data Core Projects and evaluating vendors ( 5G ,External DPI Sandvine , Security Nokia , WIFI Project
  • E2E Packet Core supervisor for Zain Network responsible for 5G-NSA/EPC/vEPC and CUPS architecture
  • E2E 5GC deployment (AMF/SMF/NRF/UPF/SMSF/PCF ) preparations for NSSF and NEF
  • Reviewing member for Zain Core strategy and new RFPs ( 3Y Mega Virtual Core , DPI , ISP Expansion and Wifi Core) .
  • Responsible to E2E Implementation and Delivery technical supervision for Data Core Project
  • Preparing and reviewing MoPs/PAC and PATs delivered by vendors

Major Projects :

  • 5GC SA- R15,R16 Release Deployments and preparation for Network slicing for ( AMF, SMF, SMSF, NRF, NSSF,UPF, PCF)
  • 5GC Solutions : ( Online Support without CHF, SMSF, AMF-EIR-5G , EPS Fallback , MOCN-5GC , MEC, Slicing , 5QI and FWA for B2B Team )
  • MOCN/MVNO deployment based on first 5GC SA support ( Salam/Redbull Network )
  • Network Expansion for Zain to up 2Tb/s Throughput Core .
  • 5G Core planning and Testing ( Option 3 /Option 2 preparations
  • Deploy E2E slicing and introduce slicing nodes ( NSSF, NSSMF)
  • Participate of OSS/BSS Projects : Support 5GSA business provisioning , Integrations of Converged Policy and Charging Ericsson/Netcracker / Matrixx)
  • VoLTE S8HR Roaming ,
  • Deployment of virtualized external DPI ( Sandvine ) , Video Optimization (ENEA/OpenWave ) .
  • M2M solution cooperated with Vodafone Group
  • E2E QoS deployment in access and Core Network ( Radio , EPC Core ,ISP and BNG Design and Planning (BDR, CGN , Wirefilter and N7K , Nokia BNG 7750SR )
  • Implementation , Design and testing for LTE Roaming :
  • BICS ( Belgacom ) LTE Design , Syniverse , Telenor , Roaming hubs ( Comfone ) and 4G direct link and Group national Roaming .
  • MVNO Integration ( Elephant talk) , Location Based Services ,DNS swaps , SGSN/MME Pooling , SGW/PGW Pooling , EIR Integration and DPI Solution .
  • VoWIFI launch ( Apple/ Samsung) and offload solution Huawei TGW
  • Implementation of new WIFI solution Nokia TWAG/Captive Portal Wavespot .
  • Deployment NFVI standardization for Cloud Core and Data Analytics Sandvine and Openwav

Proof of Concept :

  • Ericsson EPC/CEE and EPC-in-box with Dallas Analyzer
  • 5G Roaming Zain-SA/Zain KW
  • IoT Proof of Concept: NB-IoT for Thermal Box Temperatures/ Tracking
  • ULCL UPF Proof of Concept testing

Solution Manager

Ericsson
Sweden, Stockholm
04.2021 - 08.2021

·Working with System development as Manager for O&M PC PDU

Data Core Network Development Consultant

Teliacompany
Stockholm, Sweden
02.2012 - 12.2013
  • Planning and development for EPC Network Project in Teliacompany for follow 4G Nodes (MME 2012 MKVIII , EPG 2012 ,SSR Smart Service Routers .
  • Data Mobile QoS E2E solution.
  • Cisco SCE-EPG migration and Phase out.
  • Involved in Development Comtel PCRF/Charging Policy services weekly Forum.
  • Implementation and Design for Blackberry
  • DPI features enhancements.
  • Mobile Streaming design Video over RTMP and websites (YouTube, Netflix, HBO ) .
  • TeliaSonera Features ( RCC Roaming cost control ,TSRR TeliaSonera Retail Roaming .
  • Involved with Mobile Data Core Development Team tasks.

E2E Solution Architect

Saudi Telecom Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • ITT Bidding negotiations with customer
  • Customer premises products for Home and Enterprise products
  • Generating and reviewing RFP , P&Ls, POs and CRs
  • Following up Roadmap of Broadband Fixed and Mobile Core (Ericsson /Huawei)
  • Planning and reviewing Network and Design demographics.
  • Deployment Fixed Data Triple play services (VOIP , IPTV and HSI )
  • Deployment data Mobile Data (3G,HSPA,4G)
  • Supervising ISP Solutions : Outdoor Solutions, In-Building Solutions (WIFI) , Mobile backhaul (MBH) IP technology
  • Preparing and reviewing HLD, LLD and MOPs Network Designs for Mobile (D (GPON/FTTH/FTTX)
  • Follow up bending issues, SNAGs, PAT approvals and products Certificates.

Senior Service Engineer

Ericsson
Stockholm, Sweden
06.2007 - 12.2009
  • 1st/2nd Line Customer Supporting of Packet Core Network for vendors (Teliasonera, Tele2, 3) Packet Core GPRS, M-PBN NEs Juniper and Red back.
  • Led Implementations projects in Sweden ( Gothenburg , Malmo ,Lulea ) GPRS SGSN R8,R2009A/B and GGSN R5,R2009
  • Implementation and Rollout Network Upgrades , updates and acceptance tests for Packet Core Nodes : SGSN , GGSN ,GSS , DNS (IPWorks) , MPBN Routers and SACC solution
  • Involved in GSDC team integration for LTE TeliaSonera EPC Project
  • Dealing with Ericsson tools ( PRIMUS, KCS,CSR,SMS Web, CCR tools )
  • Participate in Ericsson 24 hours emergency call
  • Commissioning GPRS Network ( SGSN R7, GGSN R4 , DNS, FW , RADIUS)
  • Commissioning GPRS interfaces
  • CDR Check and analyzing (S-CDRs/G-CDRs)
  • Analyzing and tracing messages and logs (Session and Mobility Management, General Logs, interfaces and subscribers Traces, Wireshark and K15 tools).
  • OSS – GPRS Reporting ( Business Object ) and management Reports preparing for Packet Switching Performance ( Daily, weekly and Monthly )

Customer Service Engineer

Huawei
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2004 - 06.2007
  • Support GPRS Core Network product ( operation support and rollout )
  • Reviewcustomer Core Packet Network Solutions (RFP,RFS,RFQ)
  • Setup weekly meetings between Project Delivery Mobily team and Huawei Technical Team.
  • Analyse and tracing messages and logs (Session and Mobility Management, General Logs, interfaces and subscribers Traces, Wireshark and K15 tools).
  • Preformed ( Business Object ) and management Reports preparing for Packet Switching Performance ( Daily, weekly and Monthly )

Education

Master of Business Administration - Digital Transformation

IE Business School
Madrid
07.2023 -

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Jordan University For Science And Technlogy
Jordan
10.1999 - 09.2004

Master Degree - Network Services and Systems

Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan
Sweden
09.2010 -

Skills

  • Windows Microsoft Programs
  • Programming : Linux shell scripting , Python and SQL
  • Troubleshooting : Wireshark
  • Development : JIRA
  • Standardization : 3GPP ,ETSI GSMA

Accomplishments

  • Trophy honour for First Middle East 5G deployment - 2019
  • IPv6 Deployment E2E and representing Zain in Top of Saudi Arabia
  • 5G-SA Deployment
  • E2E Core Slicing test scenario ( Core/BSS/Radio/Transmission)

Certification

  • GPRS Network Commissioning Engineering (Certificate) – Saudi Arabia Advanced
  • WCDMA PS MENA Office (Certificate) – Saudi Arabia
  • WCDMA CS Engineering MENA Office – Saudi Arabia
  • Ericsson MPBN R5 Concept & Design (Certificate) – Saudi Arabia
  • Ericsson IP interworking (Certificate) – Saudi Arabia
  • Ericsson SGSN Delta R8 (Certificated) – Denmark
  • Ericsson SACC 4.0 Course (Certificated) – Sweden
  • Redback Support (Certificated) - Sweden
  • MME/MPG Ericsson Roadmaps- Sweden
  • EBM, Event Base Management Introduction – Denmark
  • Huawei PCRF commissioning and troubleshooting – Saudi Arabia
  • NFV Introduction and Commissioning (Nokia) – Saudi Arabia
  • Vodafone M2M commissioning and troubleshooting (Certified) – Saudi Arabia
  • PMP Course 35H completed Saudi Engineering council (Certified) – Saudi Arabia
  • VoLTE Solution – (Certified) – Saudi Arabia
  • E2E LTE Signaling Analysis – (Certified ) – China
  • Sandvine Training I – (Certificate) – Saudi Arabia
  • Sandvine Training II – (Certificate) – Saudi Arabia
  • Huawei HCNP Certified Networking Professional 20 Days (Certificate) Saudi Arabia
  • 5G Core NSA ( E2E Analysis ) – ( 3 Certificate ) Saudi Arabia
  • 5G Core SA ( E2E Analysis ) - (3 Certificates ) - Saudi Arabia
  • 5G -MEC Mobile Edge Computing / NEF Nokia
  • 5G-SA – End to End Slicing ( 5GC ) ( Certificate )
  • 5G Core and Design Planning
  • 5GtoB Network High Level Design Training

Additional Information

Material Status : Married with two Childs

Birthdate : 05/09/1981


Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Swedish
Intermediate
B1

Affiliations

  • Football , Tennis

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Digital Transformation

IE Business School
07.2023 -

Solution Manager

Ericsson
04.2021 - 08.2021

Mobile Data Core Senior Specialist

Zain
01.2014 - Current

Data Core Network Development Consultant

Teliacompany
02.2012 - 12.2013

Master Degree - Network Services and Systems

Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan
09.2010 -

E2E Solution Architect

Saudi Telecom Company
01.2010 - 01.2012

Senior Service Engineer

Ericsson
06.2007 - 12.2009

Customer Service Engineer

Huawei
09.2004 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Jordan University For Science And Technlogy
10.1999 - 09.2004
Mohammad Alkhatib